Beef and Vegetable Stew (Printable)

Tender beef and vegetables cooked quickly in a pressure cooker for a hearty, flavorful main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 3 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
08 - 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
09 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Liquids

10 - 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
11 - 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes with juice
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Spices & Seasonings

13 - 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
14 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
16 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
17 - 2 bay leaves

→ Thickeners

18 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
19 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Optional Garnish

20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode. Heat olive oil, add beef cubes, and brown evenly in batches, about 5 minutes each. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add diced onion to the cooker and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
03 - Return browned beef to the pot. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Secure the lid and set the pressure cooker to high pressure for 30 minutes.
05 - After cooking, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release to release remaining pressure.
06 - Discard bay leaves. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to form a slurry. Stir into the stew and simmer using sauté mode for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
07 - Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick cooking with pressure cooker
  • Gluten-Free and easy to prepare
02 -
  • For extra depth, add a splash of red wine with the broth
  • Substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes for a twist
03 -
  • Brown beef cubes well for maximum flavor
  • Use natural pressure release for tender meat
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